I love just about anything with cheese and years ago I was blessed with tasting REAL homemade pimiento cheese. Mrs. Marsh was the Pimiento Cheese Queen and used to bring the staff of Perry Pools the best DARN pimiento cheese ever. I have tried several times to make it myself with no luck but a couple of weeks ago I gave it another shot and do believe I've come up with a close contender.
Grandma Knowlton's Pimiento Cheese
1 1/2 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
1 1/2 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced, drained pimiento peppers from a jar, roasted red peppers or piquillo peppers (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Mash with fork to blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
I have discovered the secret to good pimiento cheese- DUKES Mayonnaise- It really does make a difference. So splurge and get some.
